Site Manager

Quantity Surveyor

Mechanical Project Manager

Office Manager

Project Manager

Estimator

Quantity Surveyor

Senior Quantity Surveyor

Health & Safety Advisor

Groundworks Foreman

Site Manager

Location: Bridgwater, Somerset (ideal for candidates from Exeter, Cullompton, Taunton)
Salary: £50,000 – £55,000 + £5,500 Car Allowance + Excellent Benefits
Contract: Permanent, Full-Time

We’re recruiting an experienced Site Manager to deliver a large commercial project in Bridgwater.
This landmark site combines large retail units and food outlets, so experience with similar schemes is highly desirable.

Key Responsibilities

Oversee all site activities to ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to a high-quality standard.
Coordinate trades, subcontractors, and suppliers, ensuring compliance with safety regulations and quality expectations.
Maintain clear communication with project stakeholders, including clients, design teams, and senior management.
Conduct regular site inspections and implement effective quality control procedures.
Manage health & safety on site, carrying out toolbox talks and risk assessments.

About You

Previous experience managing small to medium-scale commercial construction projects (experience with food outlets desirable).
Strong working knowledge of construction processes, health & safety legislation, and quality control.
Excellent communication and people management skills.
SMSTS, CSCS, and First Aid qualifications preferred.
Based within commuting distance of Bridgwater (Exeter, Cullompton, or Taunton).

Salary & Benefits

£50,000 – £55,000 per annum.
£5,500 Company Car Allowance.
Pension – 4.5% employer contribution.
Life Assurance – 4x annual salary from commencement of employment.
33 days annual leave (including bank holidays), increasing by 1 day per year up to 38 days.
1 additional day off for your birthday (when falling Monday–Friday).
Private Medical Healthcare after probation.

How to Apply

If you’re a Site Manager with a track record of delivering quality projects and you’re looking for your next career move, we’d love to hear from you.

Call Abbie on 07736455560
[email protected]

Quantity Surveyor

Location: Exeter
Salary: £45,000 – £52,000 + Package
Type: Permanent

Company Overview

Sphere Solutions is partnering with an award-winning regeneration contractor to recruit an experienced Quantity Surveyor for their regional office in Exeter.

Role Overview

Reporting to the Managing Quantity Surveyor, you will work within an experienced team to provide comprehensive commercial support across the business. This is a fantastic opportunity to oversee all aspects of surveying, ensuring the successful delivery of projects from conception to completion.

Key Responsibilities

Take projects from inception through to completion, overseeing all surveying tasks
Work with new and existing suppliers to secure fair pricing for materials, labour, and plant
Manage subcontractor payments, conduct financial valuations, produce monthly cost reports, and forecast financial valuations
Provide support and guidance to Trainee level staff members
Carry out various ad-hoc commercial administration duties as required

Key Requirements

Intermediate Quantity Surveyor or an Assistant with a minimum of 2 years’ experience
Relevant industry qualification preferred
House building/residential experience essential
Ability to work effectively in a structured team environment
Full UK driving licence

On Offer

Salary: £45,000 – £52,000 (depending on experience and qualifications)
Car package
Pension scheme
Company bonus scheme
Additional benefits

To Apply

For an informal discussion, please call Abbie or Jo on 01752 421888 or apply as instructed.

About Sphere Solutions

Sphere Solutions is a leading recruitment agency within the construction sector. We specialise in providing high-quality staffing solutions to contractors, developers, civil engineers, and the built environment sector across the South West and Wales. Our dedicated team connects talented professionals with top job opportunities in construction.

MEP Project Manager (Mechanical Bias)

Flagship £300m Building Project – Cardiff
Excellent Salary & Package | 3+ Year Major Scheme

We are recruiting for an experienced MEP Project Manager (Mechanical) to join a leading Tier 1 building contractor on one of Wales’ most high-profile projects – a landmark £300 million development in Cardiff.

Working directly under the Lead MEP Manager, you will take ownership of mechanical services delivery across the project, coordinating with design, subcontractors, and internal teams to ensure quality, programme, and safety standards are achieved.

Key Responsibilities

Manage the mechanical building services package on a major new build project.
Oversee subcontractor performance, ensuring compliance with programme, cost, and quality targets.
Work closely with the Lead MEP Manager to integrate mechanical works with wider MEP and construction activities.
Contribute to planning, design coordination, procurement, installation, commissioning, and handover.
Build strong relationships with clients, consultants, and supply chain partners.

Candidate Profile

Mechanical background within building services (essential).
Proven experience as an MEP Project Manager or Senior Engineer on major building projects.
Background may be with a main contractor or a specialist M&E subcontractor.
Strong leadership, communication, and organisational skills.
Ability to manage complex technical packages and drive successful delivery.

What’s on Offer

Opportunity to play a key role on a £300m flagship Cardiff project.
Secure, long-term role – project duration of minimum 3 years.
Excellent salary package with benefits, tailored to attract top industry talent.
Join a leading contractor with a strong pipeline of major schemes.

Location: Cardiff
Contract Type: Permanent
Salary & Package: Excellent, dependent on experience

Office Manager – Construction

📍 Location: Exeter
💰 Salary: £35,000–£40,000
🕒 Type: Permanent, Full-Time (Office-Based)

I am working with a well-respected Interiors Specialist to recruit an Office Manager to work closely with the Managing Director, ensuring the office and business run smoothly.

The appointed person will oversee daily operations, ensuring efficiency and professionalism, and assist in the quotation of drylining, suspended ceiling, flooring, and decoration works – with team support.

Key Responsibilities

Supervise and coordinate office activities and operations
Manage office supplies inventory and place orders as necessary
Handle scheduling, appointments, and travel arrangements
Assist in HR functions such as recruitment, onboarding, and performance management
Support the finance team when required
Liaise with builders merchants to organise procurement of materials and plant hire
Carry out other ad hoc construction-based administrative duties

Requirements

Proven experience in Office Management or Senior Administration role, preferably within construction
Strong organisational and time-management skills
Familiarity with basic HR functions
Professional and confidential phone etiquette
Strong attention to detail to prevent errors

Package & Details

Salary: £35,000–£40,000 (DOE)
Hours: Monday–Friday, 8am–4.30pm
Office-based role (no hybrid working)

Next Steps

If you’d like to discuss this role in more detail, please call Abbie for a confidential chat on 07736 455560.

Office Manager – Construction

📍 Location: Exeter
💰 Salary: £35,000–£40,000
🕒 Type: Permanent, Full-Time (Office-Based)

I am working with a well-respected Interiors Specialist to recruit an Office Manager to work closely with the Managing Director, ensuring the office and business run smoothly.

Key Responsibilities

Supervise and coordinate office activities and operations
Manage office supplies inventory and place orders as necessary
Handle scheduling, appointments, and travel arrangements
Assist in HR functions such as recruitment, onboarding, and performance management
Support the finance team when required
Liaise with builders merchants to organise procurement of materials and plant hire
Carry out other ad hoc construction-based administrative duties

Requirements

Proven experience in Office Management or Senior Administration role, preferably within construction
Strong organisational and time-management skills
Familiarity with basic HR functions
Professional and confidential phone etiquette
Strong attention to detail to prevent errors

Package & Details

Salary: £35,000–£40,000 (DOE)
Hours: Monday–Friday, 8am–4.30pm
Office-based role (no hybrid working)

Next Steps

If you’d like to discuss this role in more detail, please call Abbie for a confidential chat on 07736 455560.

About Sphere Solutions

Sphere Solutions Ltd is a leading construction recruitment agency, specialising in staffing solutions for the construction sector. With offices in Wales, Cardiff, Bristol, Gloucester, Taunton, Plymouth, Truro, and Southampton, we connect talented professionals with the best construction job opportunities in the region.

About Sphere Solutions

Project Manager – Residential Housing (Affordable Housing Sites)

Location: St Agnes & St Erme, Cornwall
Salary: £70,000 – £75,000 + Car Allowance + Benefits
Contract: Permanent, Full-Time

We’re looking for an experienced Project Manager with a strong background in house building to oversee two affordable housing developments in St Agnes (36-unit traditional build) and St Erme (30-unit timber frame), both being delivered for Coastline Housing. Both projects are expected to be live by October.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a reputable house builder, leading high-quality residential schemes and working closely with both clients and site teams to ensure successful delivery.

Key Responsibilities

Plan, programme, and manage the delivery of both sites to agreed timescales and budgets
Lead and coordinate site teams, subcontractors, and suppliers
Maintain strong communication with the client, employer’s agent, and other stakeholders
Liaise with LABC to ensure compliance with building regulations and quality standards
Drive health & safety, quality, and environmental standards across both sites

About You

Proven track record in residential construction project management, ideally within affordable housing
Experience with both traditional build and timber frame construction methods
Based in Cornwall, with strong local supply chain knowledge
SMSTS, CSCS, and First Aid certifications (or equivalent)
Excellent leadership, organisational, and communication skills

Salary & Benefits

£70,000 – £75,000 per annum
Company Car Allowance
Additional benefits package

How to Apply
If you’re an experienced Project Manager from a house building background and want to lead two significant affordable housing developments in Cornwall, apply today for more details.

Estimator – Groundworks

Location: Devon or Cornwall
Role: Permanent
Salary: £55,000-£65,000 DOE + Car allowance

We are working with a well-established contractor who are seeking an experienced Estimator to join their team, specialising in groundworks projects across Devon, Cornwall and Somerset.

This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated professional with a proven background in estimating within the construction and civil engineering sector.

Key Responsibilities:

Preparing accurate cost estimates for groundworks and civil engineering projects
Analysing drawings, specifications, and project requirements
Liaising with clients, subcontractors, and suppliers to ensure competitive and accurate tenders
Supporting the commercial and operations teams throughout the project lifecycle
Identifying risks, opportunities, and value engineering options

Requirements:

Proven experience as an Estimator within groundworks or civil engineering
Strong knowledge of construction processes, materials, and industry regulations
Excellent IT skills, with proficiency in estimating software and MS Office
Ability to manage multiple tenders and work to deadlines
Strong communication and negotiation skills

On Offer:

Competitive salary package, dependent on experience
Opportunity to join a reputable and growing contractor in the South West
Long-term career development and progression opportunities
Supportive and collaborative working environment

If you are an experienced Groundworks Estimator based in Devon or Cornwall and looking for your next career move, we’d love to hear from you.

To Apply:

For an informal discussion please call Abbie Evans or Jo Lambert on 01752 421888 or apply as instructed.

Sphere Solutions are one of the South West & Wales market leaders in providing recruitment services to the built environment.

With specialist consultants based in our regional offices (Bristol, Cardiff, Plymouth and St Austell) we fill vacancies daily with contractors, developers, civil engineers and their supply chain in high volume with quality candidates.

Quantity Surveyor

Location: Redruth
Type: Permanent
Salary: £50,000–£60,000 + Package

Sphere Solutions are seeking an experienced Quantity Surveyor, ideally from a Civils/Groundworks background, to join a very successful sub-contractor based in Redruth, with a market-leading presence in Devon, Cornwall & Somerset.

Our client works with a number of housing developers and contractors across the region, and with many long-standing relationships, they have an extremely busy portfolio of work.

Duties will include:

Produce valuation matrixes and daywork schedules
Review contract documentation and drawing issues to ensure all parties hold the correct information
Produce a monthly application for payment to the client in line with the client’s calculation schedule
Verify accurate payments for sub-contractors
Be aware of all costs relating to project spend
Manage cost changes as a result of new drawings
Liaise with the client to evaluate daywork before an order is raised
Ensure all works are carried out in line with detailed procedures to achieve ISO/SMAS/CHAS/Achillies certification

Requirements:

Ideally degree-qualified (or similar)
Extensive experience within the construction industry
Preferably from a groundworks or civil engineering background

Salary will be based on experience and qualifications.

To Apply:

For an informal discussion, please call Abbie Evans or Jo Lambert on 01752 421888 or apply as instructed.

Sphere Solutions are one of the South West & Wales market leaders in providing recruitment services to the built environment.

With specialist consultants based in our regional offices (Bristol, Cardiff, Plymouth, and St Austell), we fill vacancies daily with contractors, developers, civil engineers, and their supply chain in high volume with quality candidates.

Senior Quantity Surveyor – New Build Residential

Location: Mid Cornwall
Salary: £65,000 – £70,000 + Competitive Package
Contract: Permanent, Full-Time

With the continued growth of the South West Region, we’re looking for an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor to join an expanding team in Cornwall.

About the Role

You’ll support the delivery of residential projects, ensuring they’re completed on time, within budget, and to the highest standards.

Reporting to a Commercial Manager, you’ll handle all commercial aspects—from procurement and contract administration to valuations, reporting, and mentoring junior staff.

Key Responsibilities

Manage supply chain contracts and budgets
Prepare and negotiate variations and final accounts
Conduct site visits to measure and value completed works
Produce procurement schedules and cost reports
Liaise with consultants, subcontractors, and site teams
Support and mentor junior team members

What We’re Looking For

Degree in Quantity Surveying or Construction Management
Experience in residential construction
Excellent communication, analytical, and IT skills
Highly organised and detail-oriented
Full UK driving licence
Based within Cornwall

Salary & Benefits

£65,000 – £70,000 per annum (depending on experience)
Competitive package including:
- Private medical insurance
- Life insurance
- Annual bonus

How to Apply

If you’re looking to make a meaningful impact in house building, this could be the perfect next step in your commercial career.

Contact Jo or Abbie on 01752 421888 for an informal discussion.

Health & Safety Advisor

Devon & Somerset | Permanent

Our client is a respected and well-established regional construction company that places Health, Safety, and Quality at the heart of everything they do. With a strong pipeline of upcoming projects across Devon and Somerset, they are now looking to appoint a Health & Safety Advisor to strengthen their SHE team and support site-based operations.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a business that takes pride in delivering high-quality projects while maintaining the highest safety standards.

Role Overview

As Health & Safety Advisor, you will be a key member of the SHE team, promoting and embedding a positive health & safety culture across multiple live sites. You will act as a trusted advisor to project teams, ensuring best practice and continuous improvement in all aspects of site safety.

Key Responsibilities

Provide advice, guidance, and support to site teams on all aspects of Health & Safety.
Develop and maintain safe systems of work, ensuring compliance with legal and regulatory requirements.
Prepare and review Construction Phase Plans.
Produce and monitor risk assessments and method statements (RAMS).
Support internal Health & Safety documentation, policies, and strategies.
Collaborate with clients and site teams to drive a culture of safety-first and shared responsibility.
Conduct regular site inspections, audits, and toolbox talks.
Ensure ongoing compliance with ISO, SMAS, and other recognised accreditations.

Candidate Requirements

Proven experience in a similar Health & Safety role within the construction industry.
NEBOSH General Certificate or NEBOSH Construction Certificate (essential).
Strong knowledge of CDM Regulations, risk management, fire safety, manual handling, and waste management.
Confident in preparing and implementing Construction Phase Plans.
Excellent communication and influencing skills with the ability to work collaboratively across project teams.
Full UK driving licence (travel across Devon & Somerset required).

How to Apply

For an informal discussion, please contact Jo on 01752 421888, or apply as instructed.

Sphere Solutions are market leaders in recruitment for the built environment across the South West & Wales. With regional offices in Bristol, Cardiff, Plymouth, Gloucester, Southampton, Taunton, and Truro, we work closely with contractors, developers, civil engineers, and their supply chains to connect the right people with the right opportunities.

Groundworks Foreman – New Build Housing

Location: West Cornwall
Salary: £55,000 – £60,000 + Benefits
Contract: Permanent, Full-Time

About the Role

We are working with a privately owned new build housing developer based in West Cornwall to recruit an experienced Groundworks Foreman.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a reputable house builder on a permanent basis, overseeing a wide range of groundworks activities including roads, sewers, and adoptions.

The successful candidate will manage and support a small team while remaining hands-on to ensure smooth project delivery.

Key Responsibilities

Supervise and lead a small groundworks team on new build housing developments
Carry out hands-on groundworks tasks where required
Oversee the construction of roads, sewers, drainage, and site infrastructure
Ensure works are delivered safely, on time, and to specification
Liaise with site management, subcontractors, and suppliers
Maintain compliance with health & safety standards and regulations

About You

Proven experience in groundworks within new build housing developments
Strong knowledge of roads, sewers, drainage, and adoptions
Ability to manage and motivate a small team while remaining hands-on
Strong organisational and communication skills
Relevant site qualifications (e.g. SSSTS, CSCS) desirable
Based in or willing to commute to West Cornwall

Salary & Benefits

£55,000 – £60,000 per annum
Comprehensive benefits package
Permanent, full-time position with career progression opportunities

How to Apply

If you’re an experienced Groundworks Foreman looking to join a well-established housing developer in West Cornwall, apply today to find out more.